Umi Sonoda is one of the nine members of the schoolgirl idol group μ's at the center of the popular anime franchise, Live Live!. A childhood friend and classmate of the series’ protagonist, Honoka Kosaka, Umi Sonoda is also a member of the Otonokizaka Academy archery club as well as being the main lyricist for μ's. Umi is usually associated with the color blue and is the leader of the Lily White mini idol unit. She has also released her own solo album titled Umiiro Shoujo ni Miserarete.